In many schools, students have proactively worn helmets and driven vehicles at the correct capacity according to regulations. Parents are gradually getting used to stopping and parking in the right place when picking up their children, coordinating with schools in reminding their children to comply with traffic laws.
However, the traffic police also admitted that there are still many parents who are not really serious. In an inspection recently morning, at the gate of Viet Duc High School, the working group of Road Traffic Police Team No. 1 recorded many cases of adults wearing full helmets, but their children sitting behind the ceiling, even with helmets hanging right in front of the vehicle, still ignoring them.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoang (character's name has been changed) is one of the cases that were punished. He shared that because he thought he would only walk a few hundred meters, he did not need to wear a hat for his child. As a result, my child was late for school, my fine was paid, and I was late for work.
Mr. Pham Duy Chinh (character's name has been changed) admitted that because "he doesn't like to wear a hat, he follows it". After being explained by the traffic police that the students' violations could affect their conduct at school, Mr. Chinh expressed remorse and pledged to strictly comply.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Chinh - Deputy Captain of Road Traffic Police Team No. 1 (Hanoi Traffic Police Department), parents' easily blaming their children's small mistakes is the reason why children disregard legal regulations.
Child awareness begins with parents attitude. If parents do not set an example, they cannot be required to strictly comply, Lieutenant Colonel Tran Quang Chinh emphasized.
According to statistics from the Hanoi Traffic Police Department, from September 12 to October 14, the city's traffic police force detected 5,531 cases of traffic safety and order violations involving students and parents. This figure shows that inspection and propaganda need to continue to be maintained.
According to the plan, the peak period will be extended until March 15, 2026 (previously expected to end October 2025). Maintaining continuous inspections is not only to punish but also towards the long-term goal of forming a safe and self-conscious traffic culture in each family.
Because a civilized and safe traffic environment cannot only rely on the authorities or schools, but begins with the exemplary role of parents. Parents need to be the first example for their children to learn from every day.
